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It is important to secure a stable supply of food,
which nurtures human life and supports a healthy and
fulfilling life, in order to realize a not only economically
but emotionally affluent society where the people
can live with peace of mind into the future. Furthermore,
we must achieve the sound development of the agriculture,
forestry and fisheries industry that fulfills the
functions of not only food production, but also preservation
of the national land and the natural environment,
formation of a beautiful landscape and dissemination
of cultures. For this purpose, the vitality of agricultual
, and fishing villages must be fully utilized, which
serve as the foundation for such development.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
strives to ensure the safety and security of food,
while placing importance on the perspective of the
consumers. The Ministry also makes efforts to nurture
the labor-force of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries
industries, secure formland and its effective use,
and promote the comprehensive development of agricultural
and fishing villages, Furthermore, the Ministry undertakes
measures to devolop sustainable forests which supply
water and greenery, and fhus prevent global warming,
as well as the development of the fisheries industry
which utilizes and cherishes the bounties of the sea.
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